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parsimonious

[pahr-suh-moh-nee-uhs] / ˌpɑr səˈmoʊ ni əs /


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“It’s the most parsimonious explanation, but it may not be the only one.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Advisers can try to reason with a parsimonious client.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

Mills was parsimonious while also accounting for Originals' three most dangerous batters.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

He ran the theater with love and a parsimonious budget, meaning that the ticket salesperson sometimes also ran the snack stand and tended the projector.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

My parsimonious father doesn’t understand that a senior in high school shouldn’t have a full-time job.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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